Nathan Ober
675 2nd Ave Brewster, MN 56119
ober.nathan@gmail.com - 507-360-3180
WORK EXPERIENCE
Video Production, Photography and Marketing
Freelance/Contract
-Video production for all levels of use; web, local television, network television, corporate, & live broadcast.
-Production of live event broadcasts have included: producing, directing, audio, graphics, instant replay, camera operation, editing, set up and strike, engineering web streams, assemble relevant content(stories interviews and packages) for event broadcasts. Follow and maintain rundowns. Manage, direct, and lead crews of 10+ for live event broadcast.
-Digital Media Marketing, social media posts that have reached 1,000,000+ impressions.
-Collaboration with event staff, and other crews and workers on site.
-Photography; action sports, and corporate.
*Have produced and edited several short web series fishing shows, Hooked on the Water & On The Ice, and Slime Squad Fishing. In 2017 I launched 4 LIVE video broadcast brands and assist with many others. BadFast.tv (www.badfast.tv), Midwest Sports Television (www.mwsportstv.com), SledKnawker.tv(www.sledknawker.tv) & FullPull.tv(www.fullpull.tv).
Videographer - Career Development
Cambria - Belle Plaine, MN
-Conceptualize videos from pre-existing SOP's and training materials.
-Produce supplement training videos.
-Produce supplement safety videos.
-Script writing & shot list development.
-Attend and contribute to daily production & safety meetings.
-Photography support for marketing.
Multi-Media Producer
Midwest Knifemakers Supply, LLC - North Mankato, MN
-Visual media and Social Media management.
-Videographer/Editor for product, promotional and internal company videos.
-Build graphics for video, print, e-mails, and website.
-Manage social media platforms- Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube.
-E-commerce website management; product photos, inventory counts, & product listings. Also assisted in annual catalog layout.
-Maintain video and multi media related equipment.
Production Assistant
Intermedia Outdoors(AKA In-Fisherman) - Baxter, MN
-Assisted with in house/studio shoots.
-Collaborated with videographers, editors, producers, and production manager for logging, capturing, & rough cuts.
-Quality control of network tapes & hard drives.
-DVD, Network tape, and In-House master tape creation.
Master Control Operator/Engineer
KEYC/FOX - Mankato, MN
-Monitor on air broadcasts; ensured that audio and video met government regulations.
-Monitor satellite receivers to ensure incoming programs were correctly received.
-Maintained rundowns and logs during live programming.
-Troubleshot any programming and broadcast issues.
Game Day Productions
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx
-Maintain given rundowns.
-Play selected video clips on demand.
-Work closely with staff and freelance/contract crew for in house production.
Video Production Intern
Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx
-Learned to work and communicate in a professional work environment.
-Set up arena for in-house visual productions.
-Assisted in shooting & edited numerous projects and short videos for in-house use.
Chief Editor
College Hockey Weekend on Charter
-Communicated with the Producer to help/teach editors with assigned packages.
-Edited 1 minute teasers to music for each game.
-Utility help; Audio, Camera, Director, Tech. Director, etc.
Pre-Game Producer
College Hockey Weekend on Charter
-Produced statewide and nationwide live NCAA Division 1 hockey broadcasts.
-Hired, trained, and supervised a 15 student crew.
-Built, & executed rundowns for 30 min pre-game show, and short post game shows.
-Selected and assigned creative and relevant segment ideas to crew to be produced for live event broadcasts.
Camera Operator
College Hockey Weekend on Charter
-Operated rink side digital video camera.
-Set up & strike for remote live event broadcasts.
-Worked closely with producers, directors, and event staff for live video broadcasts.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Media Production
Bethany Lutheran College - Mankato, MN
December 2010
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Adobe Creative Suite; Final Cut Pro
Live Broadcasting; Live Video Web Streaming
HD, POV, DSLR Cameras; Wirecast; TriCaster; Livestream Studio
Live Video Encoders; Avid Media Composer